http://collections.mfa.org/internal/media/dispatcher/888210/resize%3Aformat%3DfullEvening dress1950Charles JamesSilk satin and plain weave (taffeta)Evening dress of sea-foam green silk satin and tafetta. Strapless bodice is formed of silk tafetta folded in diagonal curves ending in deep, pointed waist seam; skirt of shimmering silk satin skirt sweeps out around hips and to one side in a large asymmetrical fold; bottom of skirt is brought in and tacked in back.CostumesReproduced with permission.http://collections.mfa.org/objects/437963/rdf